Hi everyone! So I updated chapter eleven into a more proper written format, also I will be taking a look at old chapters for a better plot time-line. The characters ages I intended to go for age's before season 2 of brother's conflict but the plot makes better sense for the story to be set after season 2. Noticing I messed up everyone ages especially Ema, I have no idea why I made her age 18, so idk about that. I will revise everyone ages to that of after season 2, Ema would be 20 instead of 18. Thank you for reading and I hope you like chapter 12!

Chapter 12: Ema's Decision

Flashback 4years: Hector's Bar & Grill/ Okinawa, Japan/ 7:00PM

Normal POV:

Coming back from his trip to Europe Italy, Hinata Rintarou who is a world famous traveler decides to try out this new BBQ spot that he heard served amazing food. Recipes from South America and traditional Japanese food mix together on the menu creating an authentic and new approach on culture ethnicity. When you walk inside the restaurant it is dimly lighted giving off a romantic atmosphere. The smells that is hit as soon as you walk in the door is mixed with all different kinds of spices. Just makes your mouth water with anticipation. "Good evening sir! Would you like a table?" A young tan girl a little younger than his own daughter greeted him at the front door.

"Ah yes I would like a seat at the bar if you don't mind?"

"Why certainly sir please follow me." Walking in the direction of a well stock variety alcohol recommendations, Rintarou takes a seat as the young girl hands him a menu. "I will give you a moment to decided on your order. Please inform our barkeep of whatever drink suits your appetite, I will be back to take your order momentary." The girl leaves to assist her next table. Sitting in silence Rintarou observes the menu as he tries to make a decision. A few minutes passed and still he couldn't decide on an order when a sake cup was placed right in front of him.

"Um, I am sorry but I did not order sake." Rintarou addressed the bartender.

"No worries that lovely woman a few meters away order the drink for you." Over to his left was a beautiful woman with short blonde hair and blue eyes sitting all by her lonesome. He wonders why a woman such as herself was alone. Tipping her cup to him Rintarou did the same gesture, observing his cup Rintarou takes a deep breath and before he could move closer to the woman she was sitting right next to him.

"You look like you could use a friend?" The woman stated.

"I could say the same about you," she smiles at his observation.

"Not in particular. I came here to relax from a hard days of work. How about you stranger? You're a good looking man who is all by his lonesome. Unless your waiting for company?"

"Nope just checking out the new taste of Japan. Been out of the country for a few weeks. When I got off the plane a flyer was passed around advertising this place. So decided to check it out before heading home."

"That explains the luggage," he had with him a duffel bag and a small suitcase. "What is it you do for a living? If you don't mind me asking."

"I am a world traveler that adventures across the country. Doing multiple jobs of architect, photography to exploring untamed habitat of jungles. I even blog about my journeys, or write however you take it. I have an editor and everything. You can sense the excitement from his voice but nothing compared when he got into discussion about his daughter. You can see a light shining in his eyes, something the woman fairly remembers about herself along with her deceased husband.

"Children does change your life for the best. I should know from having thirteen sons." Flagging the bartender for a whole bottle of sake and leave it for them, stating she would take care of the bill.

"Your kidding! Thirteen sons? That is unimaginable."

"Yes, I am quite fortunate to have them. If only I could of had a daughter before my late husband passing."

"Sorry for your lost."

"It happen a long time ago. I already past the mourning stage. Now I just want to relax in peace with my children and hopefully grandkids. Not too soon, I am still a vivacious woman."

"Yes you are," pouring his third cup of sake.

As the conversation continue between them the young waitress came back to take down his order. Ordering for himself and his new friend a bowl of savory curry beef, mixed vegetables with rice. The meal was divine and the company was even better. The evening was coming to a closing end as the two newly acquainted friends we're the last customers of the night leaving Hector's in a very cheerful mood. The conversation shifted back to their kids they found themselves at a park a few miles away from the restaurant. "Ema biological parents passed away?"

"Yes, I am all she has got left in this world. I knew of them, they was kind genuine people. I fear everyday that Ema would find out the truth, that she is adopted, just the thought crushes my soul." Rintarou imagine the look on Ema face, would she be disappointed? Angry? Would she cry or felt that she was abandon and unwanted?

"I think your a noble man not a lot would step up and raise someone else child. You have a good heart and if she is anything like you said she is plus more, Ema would not love you any less." Rintarou heart felt warm as she reassured his troubling thoughts. "My husband died years back and I don't think my son's truly let go of the past. They seem to be at odds with each other every single day. Barely got my boys all together in one roof most of the time."

All of a sudden an idea process was being produce, "time I head back home, have an early flight tomorrow and I hate to miss it because I stayed up passed curfew." The woman winks as she got off the park bench.

"I can walk you to your car. That reminds me I don't think I caught your name Miss?" Spending an whole evening with someone, once it is time to go that is when you realize you missed asking important questions.

"And hear I thought a little mystery wouldn't hurt. It will make for an excellent story of how we met and not know each others name at first. Like Romeo and Juliet."

"Never knew you was into literature." Rintarou said with a smile.

"A lot we don't know about each other," flatly stated.

"Let's fix it shall we, Hinata Rintarou world traveler." Holding out his hand when she reached out, hands clasp together in a greeting handshake. The woman smiled and introduce herself thus creating a moment to when they first met.

"Fashion designer, Asahina Miwa."

Flashback Ends

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Tenma Hospital/ February 15, 2016

Ema POV:

"I'm so sorry Ema..."

"For what? Being born male or lying to me about it?"

I can feel my anger boil as I try hard to suppress my emotions with having to be surrounded by displeasure and disbelief in all the madness in my life. How did everything in my world turn so... maddening? If I have to choose a time frame it would have to be the moment I step foot in the Asahina household. I thought my only hurdle in life would be finding out that I am adopted and that my real parents passed away a few months after my birth. My dad married into the Asahina family and thus became my new life having I no longer felt alone and was happy to gain a new family. My life became what it was the moment I was born. Since incident of my rape that changed me emotionally and physically I wish with all my power to make my pain go away. Change the narrative and just end it all to something of happy memories with the Asahina's. Spending quality times with the friends I made in blissful peace. But I can't... I can't change the past... But I don't want this life anymore. I am so tired can't even function properly.

"Ema the emotions of guilt I felt during that day causes me to loss every ounce of sleep. Those sleepless nights I would have nightmares of something terrible happening to you again. A phone call of some sort and I..." I can see the look of hurt in Yuki expression that it does sadden me for only just a moment. "I may not know what you are going through but what I do know is being related to that monster has caused me grief. When I told you my true identity I didn't do it help ease my guilt? I did it because I didn't want to lie to you any longer. Ema you're my dearest friend and I am lost. What is it you want me to say? What do you want me to do? Don't know where to begin but I know for damn sure I don't want this to end!" Yuki is one of my best friends. How can he out of all people treat me like I don't understand what the hardships of life really is?

"I don't want you to do anything but let's start with this, hi Ema I'm not really a girl... I have a dick... All those times I went bra shopping with you and saw your underwear; some would say almost naked might I add. I am a fucking male with again a DICK!" All the memories came in a flash as embarrassment overwhelmed me that I can't even think straight.

"You know what EMA I'M FUCKING DONE! I can't take it anymore. You're not making anything simple because you refuse to understand why I did it!" How can he look me in my eye and tell me this to my face. Not saying I am a know it all but I do show interest in my friends and family needs. I notice his painful eyes as we would walk past siblings argue or just laughing together, I notice, I just don't know how to help heal his pain.

"How about trust! LET'S START THERE, BECAUSE IF YOU THINK FOR ONE MOMENT MY LIFE DOESN'T HAVE HARDSHIPS? LOOK AROUND YOU! NEWS FLASH I'M IN A HOSPITAL BED, PREGNANT BY YOUR RAPIST OLDER BROTHER!"

My words came out in rage and I realized the words I spoke escape from my mouth. As we both stood in silence, disbelief of what I said, wanting to crawl under the covers and disappear. My heart sank and I forgot Yuki is as much hurt and a victim of his brother's actions as I was. Not only my family but Yuki family too which I am sure is getting most of the backlash from the events of the crime. Tears fallen from my eyes as I finally made a conclusion. Not only was I a young woman who is still attending college, I am a young woman who is pregnant by her rapist. Realized I never said it out loud before, I am pregnant and I was raped. "Yuki, I'm pregnant!" I weep into submission before I could collapse on the floor I felt a pair of strong arms envelope me into a comforting hug.

Besides those of the female sex really haven't felt another man's touch in a long time. When did I become such a weak woman?

"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry Yuki!" Weeping even harder as I felt drained of energy.

"Sorry too Ema," Yuki voice cracked as he also cried into the embrace.

Entering Ema room, Kagome saw the two friends and felt happy tears sprouting from her pupils. "Aww you weirdos!" Crashing into a group hug. After a very long cry we started to catch up and for just this moment I was a normal young woman. I felt loved from my friends I will never these new yet scary feelings. Embracing new emotions and self-expressing myself in a way I never shown before. Confronting Yuki today has brought attention to something that will change my life and the decision I made.

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Flashback 4 years: Hotel Red/ Tokyo, Japan/ 9:00PM

Miwa POV:

Rintarou was no stranger in pleasing a woman. My late husband was the last man I ever been with. After so long, the amount of pent-up frustration was overwhelming. Since the first night we met, I have not seen Rintarou. Until one day while working over seas in Italy, our fated encounter brought us back together. He also had work in Italy. We had our first date at Italy finest restaurant. A great evening led to many drinks. Those drinks lead us to pleasure when we made it to my hotel room. A physical attraction was there. But it was not the same spark I felt with my late husband.

Seven months of dating and sharing adult feelings; I thought a lot about my sons. Not only my children but also Rintarou daughter. So after our fun time; I mentioned my proposition. Which leads me here staring at a very disbelief man frozen in shock.

"What did you say?" Wow, he speaks!

"I'm single and becoming older by the minute. Your single, let's be honest not you're getting any younger. So I thought, why not get married."

Ruffling through his hair, Rintarou finished putting on his jeans. "What brought on this idea?"

"Well, your daughter age is not far along a few of my son's. All they do is work and haven't been in the same room in a long time. I want to make them happy and Ema. I figure I would play match maker and well give you daughter the option of acquiring one of my son's interest. To be honest I think she would be a great match for my oldest-"

"So a harem? You want to place my daughter in a den full of men? In a harem; what makes you think I would allow such a thing Miwa?" He is becoming serious, knew this would happen.

"The way I see, it's an arrangement. If we marry they would have no choice but to be around Ema. She would embrace a big family. As for my boys, they would find love."

"But why us marry each other? It doesn't make sense," Rintarou questioned.

"Listen, I never thought of being with another man. Not ever, until I met you. Rin; you make me happy. I just want my son's to feel the same happiness. God forbid something happens to me. Their connections as brothers would still apply but they won't come together. Because of their differences and reaction of my husband death. I worry as a mother." I grasp Rin hand as I brought it closer to my heart. "But my feelings towards you is moving fast than expected. I want to continue our relationship. You told me about that vile woman who refuses to meet Ema. You was ready and she wasn't. That is the bottom line."

"But marriage is a huge commitment. We don't need to be married in order for our children to "hook-up", per say."

"But you are only hearing one reason Rin. Please think about it. You constantly worry about Ema; this is a way we can make sure our children will be okay." My hands felt cold when Rin hand left mine. "Consider my offer Rin. I want to make everyone happy. I rather only want to have two men I slept with in my life."

I embraced his back and felt his heart racing. He must be giving this a lot of thought. I know it doesn't generally make sense. But it perfectly comes together in mine.

Flashback Ends

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Present/ Asahina Residence/ March 4, 2016

Kagome POV:

As my hands hit the piano keys. Taking deep breaths to calm my nerves. My fingers just gracefully move along the key's. Melody begins to play as I thought about my first kiss. My first love. He was a senior back at my hometown. He was going to study aboard after graduation. We started dating before he made the decision to leave. I didn't want to hold him back. So I told him to follow his dreams. Talked on the phone from time to time. With the different time zones; it was difficult to stay connected. But we found a a way. He started a part time job; save up money to come visit me back in Shibuya. That was a memorable moment for me. It would be the last time I ever saw him.

Four months back in America; doing the night shift. He was encounter by a strange man. Robbing the store, my love put up a fight and was able to beat the robber. As the robber was pin down, reaching for his phone to call the police. Failed to realize another attacker was behind him. Two stab wounds in the back. When he turn around to defend himself, the guy kept stabbing him over and over again. By the end of it all, obtaining eleven stab wounds. The robbers got away with the register and a leather wallet. An innocent bystander was walking by and called the ambulance.

Hiro Abiko; the other half of my heart died that night. Today marks his death anniversary. The robbers we're caught by the store security camera. Gave them thirty-five years. That doesn't serve just. Only twenty years of age, when they get release, they'll be fifty-five. I wanted them to rot in prison. Suffer the way I suffer. Since that night, everything came crashing down.

I couldn't stop playing the piano. I hit each note with concision of my heart. The day we met Hiro was the happiest moment of my life.

Wakatte ita yo itsuka kou naru koto
Demo kidzukanai furi shite waratte ita
Fuan ni natte kimi ni KISU wo shite
Kokoro no ibasho wo zutto sagashiteta

We met by chance. I was a freshmen in a new school; walking along the halls with my middle school friends. Collided by the red string of faith. Our eyes met and it was love at first sight for me. Since that day, I always wanted to take a glimpse at you. Whether you was playing sports, in the school garden eating lunch. Or getting confessed by every girl in the school.

Annani aishiatta keredo
Futari wa surechigai dashite
Naite nayanda yoru wa asu ni wa
Mou konai yo

After two months of me being; well a stalker some might call it. I was a pursuer of love. Little did I know when observing you, Hiro did the same. You confessed to me at the school garden. I was the happiest girl in the world. Floating on air, unable to contain my joy.

Mada tsunagattetai kedo
Mou kore de saigo dakara
Mouichido dake namae yonde
Kanjitetai dake
Zutto issho da to omotta kedo
Kitto kono mama ja dame dakara
Saigo no KISU kawashitara

Getting that phone call... Was the worst day of my life. Barely ate anything, practically starved myself to death. I lost the energy to live. Wanted so badly to join you again, to feel your embrace. Your lips on mine as we made promises of the unknown future. But I couldn't die. Knowing you Hiro, your face would show sadness. You would want me to live. So therefor I will. That is my final promise to you Hiro.

Kore de Good Bye

I felt a hand on my shoulder. Ema smile brought a smile to my face. Memories of Hiro still clouds my mind. Forgetting I was in front of an audience, I continued with playing the last notes. Applause erupt as I felt Ema loving embrace. I was happy to make Ema smile, god knows it was needed. Last month was a distant memory of un-controlling emotions.

Ukyo announced everyone to dinner; walking to designated seats. The meal prepared was delicious, I enjoyed the company since I lived alone. This was a nice change of pace. The peace was disturbed when Tsubaki stood up abruptly. "Are we just suppose to sit here and act like nothing happen?"

"Tsubaki calm down." Azusa instructed his twin brother.

"No! I can't sit here and act like what happening doesn't bother me," Tsubaki snapped back.

"It's not your choice" Azusa glared at his brother.

"I wish it was my choice! Ema, be reasonable and get rid of that thing!" Tsubaki glared at Ema mid-section.

Ema started at Tsubaki with disappointing eyes. "That thing your referring to is my baby. We already discussed this last month. I refuse in getting an abortion; I also won't give it up for adoption. This is my choice..." Ema spoke with such determination.

"Again you're making a mistake. I'm not alone in thinking this situation is insane. Your having a rapist child!" At this moment Ema quickly stood up, her chair fell to the floor. Excusing herself from the table; Ema walked away to her room. I followed close behind, leaving the Asahina men in the dinning area. Inside Ema room she collapse on her bed and started to cry. The wails of a woman sorrow is a painful feeling, I know all to well that same emotion. I enter her room and sat next to my dearest friend, with a caressing hand I message her head to ease a little of her pain. Ema has more strength than I could ever possess and at this very moment I envy her resolve. "Am I making the right choice?" How can I respond? Should I respond?

We lock eyes with each other, I can feel her emotions through her eyes. Pleading for an answer. "Honestly... It's to late to get an abortion, too far along. My situation was different from yours, even though we both we're victims of the same crime. But I'm not you and you're not me. Whatever choice you make, it's your decision and no one can make it for you. Whether it's wrong or not, no matter what, you will always have a friend in me until the bitter end."

Ema embrace me tight as she cried more into my breast. She held me tight as if to make sure I stayed by her side. But I would never leave her side. Ema is my best friend, and friends stick together until the bitter end.

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Flashback: 3 Years Hinata Residence

Rintarou POV:

I knew that Ema was a stubborn girl. She would put everyone happiest above her own. That is why he agreed with Miwa proposal. It was a chance for her to finally find happiness. Signed documents stating that Ema will be on the family registry without officially being apart of the family. Miwa would have to adopt her under the Asahina name. But I wanted her to find love on her own accord and Miwa agreed that if she doesn't choose one of her boys; than the arrangement will be null.

She is not my blood daughter, but I love her with everything I am. Wonder how she would react if this whole marriage was a poly to set her up with an arrange marriage with twelve suitors. It's crazy to even say out loud. Announce that I was dating Miwa was set in motion. Two months time I will tell Ema of my engagement to Miwa.

Ema my sweet little girl. I hope you won't ever have to feel alone. I pray for your smiles to never fade. I promise to remain and stay by your side as a guiding figure. That is my duty as your father Ema.

Hello again! Happy New Year! This chapter was created months ago and I just now finish the revision and completed the chapter. This story is taken me a longer time than originally expected. So I decided that I will complete one story at a time. Starting with my new story; Total Drama Reunion. I am a few chapters away from my 'season break'. Have a good amount of ideas for this story. So please be on the lookout. I don't like stating promises any more so please follow and favorite this story for the next update.

P.s I will still be going back to change a few things of Brothers Conflict beginning chapters. Thank you for your time and patience.

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